Liga MX: Exciting Final Showdown as Puebla Faces Off Against Necaxa

The eagerly awaited 17th round of the Clausura tournament in Liga MX is set to unfold this weekend, with Friday marking the start at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium. This kick-off features Puebla, who, despite being out of the race and second to last in the rankings, seeks to finish on a high note against Necaxa. Currently sitting in seventh place, Necaxa has been one of the tournament’s biggest surprises, and they’re aiming for direct entry into the league’s playoffs.

Necaxa heads into the match with the upper hand, earning the reputation of dark horses this season. With an impressive record of 9 wins, one draw, and 6 losses, they’ve secured significant victories in the regular phase, notably a thrilling 3-2 win over América in the seventh round, thanks to the match-winning efforts of Paradela, Cambindo, and Rosero.

In stark contrast, Puebla’s performance has been disappointing throughout the competition. Managing only 2 wins, 3 draws, and succumbing to 11 losses, they’ve gathered a mere nine points. Their hopes of a Play In spot were crushed in the 15th round by León. A lone goal by Andrés Guardado in the 58th minute sealed Puebla’s fate, officially eliminating them from the tournament.

With nothing to lose and playing for pride, Puebla will face Necaxa, Liga MX’s dark horse, live from the Cuauhtémoc Stadium this Friday, April 18, at 9:00 PM. This match stands alone on the day’s schedule, while all other significant matches wait for the weekend’s excitement.